We’ve all been there; it’s 4:00pm and every single cab has its off-duty lights on. Here’s a statistical analysis of how to fix the problem. [I Quant NY] A photographer is on a mission to give the outer boroughs their fair share of exposure with a new exhibit at the New York Public Library called “Outer […]
On March 30th, 1906, the Queensboro Bridge opened to traffic and forever changed the fabric of Queens. [Brownstoner Queens] In the wake of last week’s East Village building explosion, new reports show that it could cost up to $26 billion to replace all the city’s leak-prone gas mains. [Crain’s] A lecture tomorrow will look at […]
March’s 10 Most-Read Stories Woody Johnson’s Co-op Sale Still Sets Record, but Comes In Lower Than Expected at $77.5M REVEALED: ODA Architects Design Cantilevering Ziggurats for Gowanus Site Supermodel Freja Beha Erichsen Snags a Stunning $3M Carroll Gardens Townhouse Construction Update: COOKFOX’s 855 Sixth Avenue Tops Off, Ties for City’s ‘Shortest Skyscraper’ Tiny 500-Square-Foot Apartment […]
Two people now reported missing; 25 injured after yesterday’s 2nd Avenue explosion. [EV Grieve] We know where Monica, Rachel, Chandler, and Joey lived on “Friends,” but what about Ross when he took over Ugly Naked Guy’s apartment? [Off the Grid] Battery Park‘s $16 million SeaGlass carousel, which boasts 30 hydraulic fiberglass fish, will open this Memorial Day. [Downtown Express] Get […]
Bad behavior by out-of-control passengers has caused the number of subway delays to skyrocket. [NYP] Next time your second cousin comes to town, use this handy route of navigating through the city’s top tourist attractions. [Animal] Before the days of free WiFi, writers socialized and worked at local taverns. Here’s a list of the city’s […]
You can own the original lease for Andy Warhol’s first NYC studio. [Curbed] Read an interview with graphic designer Massimo Vignelli, who in 1972 created a subway map that sparked controversy for its geometric simplicity and geographical inaccuracy. [Fast Co. Design] Marvel comics debuts special New York-centric covers. [NYDN] In the event of a zombie apocalypse, lower […]
Visiting a hidden shoe repair shop in Grand Central. [Jeremiah’s Vanishing NY] Climb all 180 flights of stairs of One World Trade Center to support the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation and Captain Billy Burke Foundation, charities that help the families of 9/11 first responders and military veterans. [amNY] Astoria residents mourn the city’s decision […]
30,000 vintage NYC crime scene photos from the NYPD, taken between 1914 and 1975, will be released to the public. [Untapped] The Andy Warhol Museum dropped its plans to open a Lower East Side branch. [Pittsburgh Post-Gazette] Our friend Sandy Hall from LES restaurant Black Tree is now gaining fame for fostering an adorable orphaned lamb in […]
Construction Update: COOKFOX’s 855 Sixth Avenue Tops Off, Ties for City’s ‘Shortest Skyscraper’ Supermodel Freja Beha Erichsen Snags a Stunning $3M Carroll Gardens Townhouse Move Over Brooklyn, Hoboken Is the Hipster Capital of America Sales Launch at the Long-Awaited 52 Lispenard Street in Tribeca Railfan Atlas Maps Train Porn Photos from All Over the World […]
To coincide with Sunday’s fare hike, the MTA has released an online MetroCard calculator. How nice of them! [NYDN] Brooklyn’s debt is double the national average. [amNY] The inevitable has finally happened — 190 Bowery, the former Germania Bank Building famous for its graffiti, now has retail leasing banners. [Bowery Boogie] A new city program aims […]
A botanist and urban ecologist launched a Kickstarter campaign to plant a pop-up forest in Times Square. [Grist] How did the Michelin tire company become the world’s authority on restaurants? [MessyNessy Chic] Long Island City residents are not happy about the giant pink, Silly String-looking public art piece coming to their neighborhood. [Gothamist] Central Park just got 212 […]
Douglas Durst recounts life with his brother Robert while growing up. Here’s a tidbit: “I was always amazed that he had friends, because from what I saw, I didn’t see how anyone would see him as someone they wanted to be friendly with. Obviously, he is someone able to assume various identities as it pleases him.” [NYT] WXY […]
Take a delicious dive into the surprising history of the New York City hotdog cart. [NYDN] Outspoken Downtowner Chloë Sevigny shares her favorite city spots. [i-D] How Brooklyn Heights, “America’s original suburb,” became the city’s first historic district. [Curbed] Street artist Hanksy is organizing a Golden Ticket scavenger hunt around the city. [Gothamist] There are now more Uber […]
In addition to transforming his East Village home and former Con Ed substation into a gallery and art study center, Peter Brant plans to restore the building’s façade and add a roof terrace, among other alterations. [EV Grieve] The city’s “Taxi Kingpin” can’t pay his bills thanks to Uber. [NYP] A permanent “Mad Men” sculpture is being […]
Go inside the studios of five Brooklyn artists. [BK Mag] On the final episode last night of “The Jinx,” HBO’s Robert Durst crime documentary, the real estate scion implicated himself in the murders of three people and was arrested Saturday in New Orleans. [Forbes] Space-saving takeaways from a 48-square-foot kitchen. [Curbed] Are you chronically late? Try the Mayor […]
Here’s a Map of Where the World’s Insanely Rich Live ‘Taxi’ Star Judd Hirsch Buys $400K Greenwich Village Studio from His Former Assistant Pikettyscrapers: What You Call Those Expensive Supertall Buildings Nobody Lives In Tiny 500-Square-Foot Apartment Is as Fashionable as Its Chelsea Address Jessica Chastain Snags a Gorgeous Osborne Co-op Once Owned by Leonard […]
Hate your soulless office tower? Maybe you should blame the Seagram Building. [Fast Co. Design] Attend a lecture tonight to learn about the history and renovation of High Bridge, the oldest standing bridge in NYC. [NYC H2O] Michael Graves, postmodernist architect who designed towers and teakettles, dies at 80. [NYT] There’s some passive aggressive blog feuding […]
Ever wonder how all those psychics pay NYC rent? You’ll probably never know the real answer. [Vice] Here’s a roundup of New York City’s 38 essential home goods and furniture stores. [Racked] Online retailer With Love, From Brooklyn is crowdfunding to ship the borough’s small batch treats across the country. [DNAinfo] FiDi is full of […]
Tour a prism- and plant-filled Brooklyn railroad apartment with an old school charm. [Design Sponge] Clinton Hill is getting a Biggie mural outside the Key Food where he once worked. [Brokelyn] Want to know what’s going on with a landmarks application in your neighborhood? The LPC now posts videos of its public hearings and meetings. [GVSHP] Check out […]
Soundscape exhibit, which opens tonight, highlights the actual sounds of iconic New York interiors, such as Grand Central Terminal, the Seagram Building lobby, and the Guggenheim. [MCNY] The MTA wants to turn token booth clerks into subway concierges with eyes on the platforms. [Gothamist] Take a global tour of the 50 most eye-catching apple stores. [Curbed] When […]
Samsung’s new smart home for dogs has a hydrotherapy pool, treadmill, and built-in tablet. But it’ll cost you $30,000. [Treehugger] Take a look at the 20 top ruin pornographers on the internet. [Architizer] Thanks to GPS, NYC taxi drivers are no longer tested on their geography skills. See if you’re smarter than your iPhone technology with this New York geography […]
Upstate Greek Revival Beauty Dating to the 1700s Can Be Yours for under $500K REVEALED: Asking Prices, Floorplans for 520 Park Avenue, the Next Billionaire’s Row Blockbuster Your Suspicions Are Correct, Subway Service Is Really Getting Worse Ikea Releases Furniture Collection That Will Wirelessly Charge Your Phone 220 Central Park South Penthouse Could Set a […]
This video by the Office of NYCMedia takes us inside the city’s five Loew’s Wonder Theatres. [Untapped] Get your kicks this summer at the Brooklyn Museum with a new “Sneaker Culture” exhibit. [DNAinfo] Here’s the oldest film showing NYC being destroyed by a monster. [Gothamist] Check out this video about the inspirational art inside One World Trade Center‘s lobby. […]
Did you know the Flatiron Building was once referred to as the Cowcatcher? Find out about this and other secrets of the iconic building. [Untapped] The “engagement photographer” makes his living sneaking around parks, hiding in bushes, and secretly photographing New Yorkers’ romantic moments. [BI] We’re not sure if this engagement was photographed, but one man proposed […]
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